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unclecheng-li/easyping--python3.6 — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-08-03 · repo last pushed 2019-11-26

1Audience · ops devopsComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · easy

TL;DR

easyPing is a small Windows desktop widget that scans your local network by pinging addresses and shows you which IP addresses are in use and which are available. It helps you pick a free IP when setting up new devices like printers or cameras.

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  root((easyPing))
    What it does
      Scans local network
      Pings IP addresses
      Shows used and free IPs
    Tech stack
      Python
      PyQt5
      Windows executable
    Use cases
      Set up new printer
      Assign IP to camera
      Avoid network conflicts
    Audience
      Home network users
      Small office admins
      IT support staff
      Smart home hobbyists

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Find a free IP address when setting up a new printer or camera on your local network.

REASON 2

Avoid network conflicts by checking which addresses are already taken before assigning one.

REASON 3

Get a quick visual snapshot of all connected devices on your home or small office network.

What's in the stack?

PythonPyQt5

How it stacks up

unclecheng-li/easyping--python3.60xallam/posthog0xallam/search-engine
Stars111
LanguagePythonC++
Last pushed2019-11-262026-03-262023-08-23
MaintenanceDormantMaintainedDormant
Setup difficultyeasymoderatehard
Complexity2/53/53/5
Audienceops devopspm founderdeveloper

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How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Only works on Windows 7 and Windows 10, no support for macOS or Linux.

The README does not mention a license, so the terms of use are unclear and you should contact the author before relying on it.

Wtf does this do

easyPing is a small desktop widget that scans your local network and tells you which IP addresses are currently in use. If you've ever needed to set up a new device on your network and want to avoid picking an address that's already taken, this tool gives you a quick visual snapshot of what's available. The tool works by pinging the addresses on your local area network (LAN) to see which ones respond. When you run it, it sends out these check-in signals and then displays the results in a simple interface, so you can see exactly which devices are connected and occupying addresses. It's built using Python and a graphical interface toolkit called PyQt5, which is why it runs as a visual desktop app rather than a text-only command line tool. This is useful for anyone managing a home or small office network. For example, if you are setting up a new printer, a security camera, or a server, you usually need to assign it a specific IP address. Instead of guessing or manually checking each device, you can run this widget to find a free address. IT support staff or hobbyists tinkering with smart home devices would find it handy for avoiding network conflicts. To run it, you can either download a ready-to-go Windows executable file or run it directly from the source code if you have Python installed. One notable limitation is that it currently only works on Windows 7 and Windows 10. Beyond that, the README doesn't go into much detail about advanced features or scanning speed, so it appears to be a straightforward, no-frills utility designed for a specific task.

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Prompt 1
I need to scan my local network to find which IP addresses are in use and which are free. How do I run easyPing from the Python source code to get a visual map of my LAN?
Prompt 2
I want to set up a new printer on my home network without causing an IP conflict. How can I use easyPing to identify an available IP address before assigning it?
Prompt 3
I downloaded the easyPing Windows executable. Walk me through running it and reading the results to see which devices are currently connected to my LAN.

Frequently asked questions

wtf is easyping--python3.6?

easyPing is a small Windows desktop widget that scans your local network by pinging addresses and shows you which IP addresses are in use and which are available. It helps you pick a free IP when setting up new devices like printers or cameras.

Is easyping--python3.6 actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2019-11-26).

What license does easyping--python3.6 use?

The README does not mention a license, so the terms of use are unclear and you should contact the author before relying on it.

How hard is easyping--python3.6 to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is easyping--python3.6 for?

Mainly ops devops.

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